5 ETF Alternatives to Troubled Treasuries

Today’s fixed income environment seems to be turned on its head. It used to be that U.S. Treasuries were thought of as one of the safest possible allocations one could make; whether or not this is still the case, the public perception has certainly shifted. After watching Congress bump up against defaults on more than one occasion, it seems that the confidence that once boosted U.S. debts is beginning to erode. With yet another debt ceiling debate coming in 2014 and no sign of Congress cooperating to find a real solution, Treasuries simply do not have the same appeal they once had. At the same time, investors do not want to leave their “rainy day” funds sitting in cash, earning nothing. Below, we offer five intriguing alternatives to U.S. Treasuries (20+ Year Treasury Bond ) for those looking for stable income outlets. 1. Total Return Exchange-Traded Fund For those who [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: The Great Duration Rotation Continues, But For How Long? 2 Factors Keeping a Lid on Interest Rates Ultimate Guide To iShares Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund (LQD) 5 Most Popular New ETFs Of 2012 (So Far) The Most Successful ETFs Of All-Time